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2H, 6B, HB, Graphite stick
The complement of the graphite pencil is the eraser. A kneaded eraser is pliable and is great for picking out soft whites. The hard eraser is better for adding crisp whites.
Hatching is a closely spaced series of lines, usually parallel. Hatching is used for shading, shaping and building texture.
Crosshatching is hatching done in layers so that the lines intersect each other. By adding layers of crosshatching, you can increase the density and darken the value in small increments. This makes crosshatching an ideal technique for creating shadows.
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2H, 6B, HB, Graphite stick
A Quick Graphite Sketch With Crosshatching
Solid tonal shapes and rapid lines make up this sketch. A few soft tones here and there make this a more accurate depiction.
Hillside Landscape
Graphite on ledger paper
5" × 7" (13cm × 18cm)